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Some of you know my journey over the last few years. Its been a testament to my strength, thats for sure. This morning while hiking, I realized that I really am exactly where I should be. While in the thick of things a few months ago, I questioned so much. I couldnt understand why Ive experienced all the things Ive experienced.. since birth. Ive cursed many of those experiences, the people whove caused me pain and the sadness Ive felt. But, this morning, all those memories and people were just stepping stones to me becoming the person I am today. And, I wouldnt change that for anything. Ive had unhealthy attachments to people for as long as I can remember. I use to think that attachments are what it means to have people in your life. Attachments to family and friends, boys and things (especially boys, ugh). But, after much soul searching, questioning and truly listening to the answers, that saying, The root of suffering is Attachment -- Buddha, is truth. To attach myself to someone, for me, means losing myself. Attachment, to me, means placing all my focus and energy on that person, forgetting my own wants and happiness. Attachment, to me, is suffering because no one and nothing is forever. To place security and stability in something unstable and ever changing is silly. Find that stable foundation in yourself. Be so secure in you that if someone decides to leave by choice or by death, while its sad, its not the end all-be all. Sit in the pain knowing that with pain comes healing, with sadness comes happiness, with questions come answers and with darkness comes light. If you allow it, growth will thrive in those moments. Those are the moments we want. Sure, the happy times are amazing, but without hurt we can not understand joy. I really love this article. Not just for break-ups, but for anything in life where I feel loss. Its easy to forget why youre so amazing and unique. We all have a gift. We all have the ability to love and give, but we must first love and give to ourselves.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:16:22 +0000

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